New VARG Software Update.

[Karinshi]

anyone got today the 1.7.1 firmware?

It appeared on a friend's bike, but not mine

They were supposed to announce what each update contains, but they haven't

 

[Toom38]

No. Still on 1.7.0 Silly question. What will have to change for MX1 original phone users to get the Advanced Modes? Both firmware and App updates? Or just one of the two?

 

[Chaconne]

They were supposed to announce what each update contains, but they haven't

Did they actually ever agree to do that? I am going into my 3rd year of ownership and I have never received a proper "release notes" which is what most software houses provide. This typically contains things like new features, general changes, bugs fixed, and version compatibility.

 

[Jgottsch]

Yes, my ex updated today to 1.7.1

 

[brongle]

No. Still on 1.7.0 Silly question. What will have to change for MX1 original phone users to get the Advanced Modes? Both firmware and App updates? Or just one of the two?

From my research/understanding the primary blocker is the firmware and VCU support, the app itself is fully compatible between hardware revisions. Based on everything I've seen I don't think they will ever bring these features to the old VCUs, it seems like a lot of work for a increasingly small percentage of their owners (given how well the 1.2 line has been selling).

 

[Chaconne]

From my research/understanding the primary blocker is the firmware and VCU support, the app itself is fully compatible between hardware revisions. Based on everything I've seen I don't think they will ever bring these features to the old VCUs, it seems like a lot of work for a increasingly small percentage of their owners (given how well the 1.2 line has been selling).

Yes and they would likely see it as potentially cannibalizing future sales too. Ultimately the market is limited and inducing repeat sales is a balancing act.